Microtrac instrumentation has come a long way from its humble beginnings embodied in the original Microtrac model 7991. The story began with the development of the laser by Bell Labs in 1959, plus its advancements during ensuing years, and the advent of the first commercially available microprocessor chip (Intel 4004). Below are the salient developments of the continuing Microtrac story that includes more than 20 patents covering light scattering technology.

Graphene oxide membranes have been receiving attention for their extremely powerful separation abilities and the ease at which it can be modified, allowing for membrane permittivity to be fine-tuned. These membranes show the potential to be used for water purification, ‘green’ gas purification and greenhouse gas capture.